About me!
But my creative journey hasn't always been easy. Naysayers, fear-based myths, and the Inner Critic have scared and shamed me into second-guessing my creativity. I've experienced the horror of watching a nasty art teacher tear up my work and throw it into the trash in front of the entire class, and felt the pain of giving up on a project over fears it wasn't "good enough." I've also fallen prey to some sinister acts of self-sabotage that kept me an Artist-in-Hiding for years.
Hello! I'm Christina, the founder of Women Embracing Creativity. I'm a musician, teacher, and author on a mission: to show women that it's possible to enjoy the creative life they've always dreamed of!
How my own creativity has unfolded
As far back as I can remember, creativity has been a very important part of my life. I was somewhat of a loner as a kid, and had trouble fitting in with the structure and expectations at school. But in the creative realm, I always found comfort and peace.
But...none of these things stopped me from building a blissful creative life! My deepest desire is to use my experiences to help others realize their unique creative dreams.
My Creative Career and Learning Journey
Today I lead a satisfying life, playing trombone and teaching music in sunny Raleigh, North Carolina. I freelance with groups around the region, enjoying the thrill of constantly changing styles and making people happy through music. Offstage, I help young trombonists and teach elementary kids the joy of musical expression. I've been playing for 18 years and teaching for 8; what a wonderful time it's been!
One of the cornerstones of my creative practice is constant learning and growth. For years, I've studied music and people, formally and informally, on tour and in the classroom, at home and abroad. On this journey, I've earned a BM in Music Education from East Carolina University, an MM in Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and immeasurable amounts of wisdom from students, fellow musicians, and friends. It is this learning that I offer to YOU as you build your creative life. Please let me know how I can help you!